Petition to Approve Minor’s Compromise
CASE NUMBER: 26PB-0033424 Tentative Ruling on Petition to Approve Minor’s Compromise: This Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim for Minor is a settlement of minor Riley Springer’s claims from a motor vehicle accident on October 18, 2024. The minor’s Guardian, Cindy Gonzalez, was appointed as the minor’s Guardian ad Litem on June 9, 2026. California Rule of Court, Rule 7.950 states that a petition for court approval of a minor’s compromise must contain a full disclosure of all information that has any bearing upon the reasonableness of the compromise.
The Petition contains the necessary information. The Court notes this is not an expedited petition brought on Judicial Council Form MC-350EX. See CRC Rule 7.950.5. Hearing is thus needed on the Petition before it can be approved. The person seeking approval of the settlement on behalf of the minor and the minor are required to appear at hearing, unless good cause is presented for their non-appearance. CRC Rule 7.952. The Court will ask counsel to voir dire Petitioner regarding the following: the terms of the settlement and whether the Petitioner understands that once approved, the settlement is final and binding on the minor.
Once satisfied, the Court intends to grant the Petition. If granted, the Court will execute the Order and schedule a hearing for review regarding confirmation purchase of annuity. An appearance by the Petitioner is necessary on today’s calendar.
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